Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

A marvellous grace coming out of the glass
Softened the tannin
Long and elegant — 20 days ago

Ericsson

8.9

For those who seek a compromise between the sophisticated red Burgundy and yet approachable red Beaujolais, red Cheverny from the Middle Loire is the key. Still, highly undiscovered and accessible, this lower alcohol quality quaff is enjoyed best when chilled lightly. It's a blend of mostly Pinot Noir and some Gamey (small amounts of Côt, or Malbec, may be present).

On the eye, it is exactly what you’d expect: pale ruby. The nose is lightly aromatic with red cherries and wild strawberries with underlying notes of forest floor and violets, and it exudes minerality. On the palate it is light bodied with high vibrant acidity; medium alcohol; red fruit flavours are present and complemented by soft herbal notes. The tannins are firm and provide structure. The finish is clean with a tart savoryness.

Maybe it is the fact that I’m about to finish reading, Adventures on the Wine Route by Kirmet Lynch, but I have really found a new appreciation for lower alochol lighter bodied unassuming red wines. Cheers. — 2 years ago

Willem Booij

9.5

Yes, the old lady did it again!! This oak-aged Vernaccia is marvellous. Nuts and dried yellow fruit are in a perfect harmony swirling together trough my nose 🤣 this is a rich Asian spiced wine. One of my al time favourites, grap some if you can❤️ — 4 years ago

Jeff Choy

9.0

After decanting for a while, this wine was a marvellous blend of being smooth, rich and fruity. I can’t imagine how delightful this vintage will be in another 5 years time. — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

As per previous notes. Dense crimson in colour. Cedar, blackberry and geranium. To borrow HH’s phrase “effortless style”. Demonstrates why Coonawarra’s red dirt is marvellous for Cabernet. 96% Cabernet 4% Petit Verdot. The Tally is the top Cuvée from Balnaves. Rich, medium to full bodied. — 6 years ago

Willem Booij

9.1

Bloody marvellous wine from Reinhard, 12 years old but still rocking. Before the style switch and this wine brings back some great memories visiting Reinhard in those days. Loving this wine with he hints of grapefruit and lime. Oiled style with silk in the mouth and ok it’s aged but tasted great!! — 7 years ago

Chris Morphy

9.8

As you swish the wine around and send your nose to the rim of your glass, a hint of smoke alongside a whiff of spice will tingle your olfactory. Now take that glass and touch the wine to your lips and take the smallest sip while breathing through your nose to be hit hard by 2 of your senses. Now your taste buds will get a rush of oak and black cherry that expands the tongue and moistens the cheeks. The wine will slide down your throat coating every inch with a smooth, buttery texture. The alcohol content hitting you in the deep throat resembling a higher than average alcohol content. This wine is extravagant, but if you have too much at once, the tannins will turn you red. This wine is marvellous and the price tag definitely will reflect that. — 8 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.4

A marvellous bottle
So that i can cancel that memory of my last one
Super crisp and mineral
Extraordinarily good! — 10 months ago

Michelle M

9.1

Part 2 of grocery store adventures… lemon pith, hay, tart white peach, cantaloupe, orange blossom on the nose. On the palate lemonade and tangerine pith, white peach, hints of lemongrass and basil and a touch of saline with a nice viscous body and a medium finish. Impressive value for a budget buy from my neighborhood Giant. Probably would go well with seafood, salads, and light tangy cheeses (or faux-cheeses ;) ) — 3 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.3

Marvellous
A quite dark style for a BdB
Lots of shades and enjoyment — 6 years ago

Thomas Barnes

9.3

Survived 2020 and cheers to 2021 full of new adventures. — 6 years ago

with Simon

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.5

Wow, this is a big pinot with a marvellous tannin.
Bright and quiet vibrant.
There's leather, cinnamon, forest floor, musk.
White pepper, very floral, a blueberry with raspberries around. The green balsamic side is a delicate Thai mint rather than a straightforward eucalyptus. Tobacco leaves and more notes given by the very present oak component.
I trust this wine will find a better harmony on the sweet side in a while, perhaps when the tannin will soften.
However this is very different vest from the 19s and the 17s., more complex already and even though I believe this wine will age gracefully for a bit I find it already on a secondary stage compared to the formers. I am very fascinated, it reminded of a Vosne from Dom. Laurent.
Long after taste, excellent! — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Mid crimson in colour with pale tinges. A brilliant perfumed nose with Cherries Stalks and a vegetal note. Palate staining intensity with a finish that goes On and On. An amalgam of flavours. I have often written on Delectable that this is Australia’s Best Pinot Noir producer and a wine like this just reinforces that view. Every now and again you will have a marvellous Bindi, By Farr, Yabby Lake or the many great Pinot’s coming from Tasmania but for consistency it has to be Bass Phillip. In summary whether you like the Old World or New World this is gorgeous Pinot Noir. — 8 years ago

Ericsson

9.4

One of those unicorn wines. Just a unique wine made of blend of varietals. Mostly Cab but some Pinot in there too. 2003 gives it a brickish color. Gorgeous wine with lively fruit and good acidity; lingering on the palate. “Daumas Gassac apparently has a geological formation unique in the Languedoc: chalky, friable, poor in humus, the bits of earth ranging in size from mere grains of sand to little stones, a soil similar in aspect, similar in constitution, to that of the Côte d’Or and the Italian Friuli.” Excerpt from Adventures of The Wine Route. — 2 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Pure expression of nebbiolo from le Langhe
Marvellous transparent ruby colour, bright and shiny.
Cherry, talc powder, rose petals and typical lipstick.
Tannin is nearly solved and never disturbing.
Long and pleasant
The good vintage is definitely a plus. — 2 years ago

Deborah M

9.5

2021 Chateau Simone is from just outside Aix-en-Provence (an area I know well from my cycling adventures). Jean-François Rougier is a 7th generation winemaker running Chateau Simone. This Rosé is a complex blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Syrah, Manosquin, Castet, Carignan, Cab Sauv & Muscat Noir. This is hands down the best pink wine I have ever had. — 3 years ago

Mary Wilson

9.0

OK, most people probably don’t drink 18-year old Pinot Gris, but such adventures have their rewards. It has a beautiful peachy color and tastes like a softer version of Fino sherry. Actually delicious, nice nutty flavor. — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

An unexpected surprise from our host, Paul Lister, at Alladale Lodge Scotland, where he produced a mixed half dozen of 2004 Pax Syrah from different vineyards left by a former guest. A marvellous fragrant nose showing mature smoky meaty Syrah notes with savoury black cherry - also Bacon fat. Similar notes carrying thru onto the palate finishing with mellow resolved flowing Tannins. The 16.2 % ABV not noticeable. This wine was reminiscent of Henschke Hill of Grace for me. Cork broke in half trying to extract but in no way effected the wine. My first aged US Syrah and most impressed. — 7 years ago

with Hugh

Bob McDonald

9.5

At an old school mate and fellow Pinot nut up at Maroochydore. Never had an aged Ata Rangi before and it was marvellous. Thanks John! Always one of the best Pinots in New Zealand, at 10 years it has dropped a lot of the aromatic red fruits of its youth and become much more Burgundian with savoury earthy mushroom and compost heap nuances. A beautiful wine. — 7 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Very charming orange wine
It lives on a marvellous balance between the slightly sweet oxidative notes on the nose and the little tannin in the palate
Very complex on the nose
From white plum, grape, ginger, the branch of liquorice, white pepper and lots more
Mouth is enjoyable, but not reflecting the expectations of the nose. A bit feeble in the mid palate and not super long
Apparently not an exceptional vintage for Damjan that can can definitely do better than this
He is indeed one of my favourite orange wine producers of that area🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍 — 8 years ago

with francesco, Alessio and 1 other